New York State Senate has introduced a bill to its transportation committee that would ban texting while walking through a crosswalk.
Senate Bill S5746 was proposed last week by Democratic State Sen. John Liu, whose district covers a portion of northern Queens in New York City. The bill would making crossing a roadway while using a portable electronic device an offense punishable by a fine.
Someone guilty of looking down at their phone or tablet while crossing the street could be fined between $25 to $50 on a first offense. Repeat offenders within an 18-month period could be fined up to $250 dollars.